Making its smartphone debut exclusively on Xperia Sola, Sony’s unique floating touch let’s consumers navigate the web by hovering their finger above the screen so it acts like a moving curser, without actually having to touch the screen. Once the desired link is found it can be highlighted and a simple tap will load the page. Floating touch will evolve with new user functionality and applications through software updates and engagement with developers.

Xperia SmartTags

Xperia Sola is NFC enabled and comes with two NFC Xperia SmartTags in the box as standard to simplify everyday smartphone experiences. Just Tap Xperia Sola with one of the included NFC SmartTags and it will instantly launch apps and change all the settings you like to the situation you want. Turn on Wi-Fi and turn up the ring volume at home. Set your alarm and turn off GPS at night. All with one easy touch. With ready-to-go profiles for home, office, car and bedroom, and the choice to set the options you want with LiveWare manager, its so easy to use SmartTags wherever you are.

Sony Entertainment

With the Xperia Sola, entertainment is close at hand. Enjoy blockbuster movies in super high quality on the razor sharp 3.7″ Reality Display. Add crystal clear tones with 3D surround sound audio through your headphones and you’ll feel part of the picture.

Overall, Sony Xperia Sola is impressive and have loads of new innovative features. The handset is expected to release globally in black, white & red by Q2 of 2012. For more details please follow @harrym20 on Twitter.